DLS hosts more than 10 formal meetings throughout the year during major market times across the United States. Here, DLS members at the Fall 2008 breakfast meeting at the New York Athletic Club during the January New York men’s market week.

Stu Nifoussi of MR Magazine presents the first annual DLS Service Award to the manufacturers who have shown the best customer service to our specialty stores for 2007. The presentation was made at the DLS breakfast meeting hosted at the New York Athletic Club.

Jack Mitchell discusses his new book, Hug Your People, at the DLS Fall 08 breakfast meeting.

Harry Rosen, successful retail entrepreneur and specialty store consultant, discusses methods for improving specialty store business.

DLS members listen intently as one of their fellow members, Larry Helicher of TMB in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, shares how his introduction of luxury jewelry and gift items made a successful impact on his business.

Dan Ryan Sr. and Dan Ryan, Jr. of Dan Ryan's for Men in Virginia Beach, Virginia, long-time DLS members, share with other DLS stores how they utilize outside sales to maximize their exposure and customer service.

The stores listen intently (and enjoy their breakfasts!) while listening to Lee Leonard, one of the three DLS founders, illustrate the trends and special findings from seasonal trips to the Pitti Uomo trade show in Florence, Italy.

Guest speakers and manufacturer representatives emphasize to DLS buyers special trends and items to seek out while shopping in the marketplace.